Georgian Baluster Wine Glass 18th Century

Name: Georgian Baluster Wine Glass C1735
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1120278
Price: 450 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectWine Glasses
Period18th century
StyleGeorgian
MaterialLead Glass, Crystal
ColourClear
MotifsBaluster stem, air tear knop, bell bowl, conical foot
SizeH 15 cm (6 in)

This clear lead crystal wine glass belongs to the Georgian period of the eighteenth century, dating to approximately 1735 during the reign of George II. The piece comprises a flared bell bowl with a solid base section, resting above an angular shoulder knop, a hollow inverted baluster knop enclosing an air tear inclusion, and a basal knop. The structure terminates in a conical folded foot. Excellent condition applies throughout, showing no chips, cracks or restoration. Standing at a height of 15.2 cm, the vessel fits neatly onto a sideboard top within a gentleman's library or dining space. Displaying the item on a side table allows the transparent crystal material and balanced proportions to catch the light, offering a functional drinking vessel or a traditional decorative accent for an interior setting.

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A Georgian baluster wine glass is a type of English stemware produced during the early 18th century, named after its stem shaping which resembles architectural balusters. These glasses were designed following the introduction of heavy lead flint glass to England, featuring thick walls, solid stems, and substantial bases.

Georgian stemware was hand-blown using lead crystal, also known as flint glass, which incorporated lead oxide to increase density, refractive index, and clarity. Stems were formed separately with decorative knops or air tears and joined to the bowl and foot before being finished with a pontil rod.

Authentic pieces display characteristic signs of age, including a gray or subtle tint to the glass, irregular small air bubbles, a snapped or ground pontil mark under the base, and genuine surface wear on the rim of the folded or conical foot.

Historic glassware is frequently displayed inside lit glazed cabinets, on open shelving units, or arranged along a sideboard top. Grouping glasses of varying stem shapes and heights creates an engaging visual narrative in contemporary dining rooms or bar areas.

Antique glass should always be washed by hand in lukewarm water using mild detergent and a soft cloth. Dishwashers and hot water must be avoided, as rapid temperature fluctuations cause thermal shock and permanent clouding of historical lead crystal.

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